1982 Château Gruaud Larose | Saint-Julien Grand Cru Classé | 750ml

The 1982 Château Gruaud Larose Saint-Julien Grand Cru Classé is a classic Left Bank Bordeaux from one of the Médoc’s most respected estates. Known for structure, depth, and long-term aging potential, Château Gruaud Larose has long been admired by collectors for its powerful yet elegant Saint-Julien character.

The 1982 vintage is one of Bordeaux’s most celebrated years, making this bottle especially desirable for collectors, anniversary gifting, birth-year bottles, private cellars, and mature Bordeaux enthusiasts. With decades of bottle age, this wine has developed the savory complexity and refined texture that define great aged Bordeaux.

On the nose, expect cassis, blackcurrant, dark plum, cedar, tobacco, leather, graphite, dried herbs, spice, forest floor, and earthy notes. The palate is mature and structured, showing dark fruit, softened tannins, polished oak, mineral depth, savory herbs, and classic Saint-Julien balance. The finish is long, complex, and refined with lingering cedar, tobacco, graphite, leather, spice, and black fruit.

The 1982 Château Gruaud Larose 750ml is ideal for Bordeaux collectors, vintage wine lovers, milestone celebrations, fine dining, and serious cellar placement. Its Grand Cru Classé status, legendary vintage, and mature Left Bank profile make it a standout bottle for any curated Bordeaux collection.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Cassis, blackcurrant, plum, cedar, tobacco, leather, graphite, herbs, spice, and earth
• Palate: Mature dark fruit, polished oak, mineral depth, savory herbs, softened tannins, and structure
• Finish: Long, refined, and complex with lingering cedar, tobacco, graphite, spice, leather, and black fruit

Product Details

• Type: Red Wine
• Style: Bordeaux Red Wine
• Producer: Château Gruaud Larose
• Vintage: 1982
• Classification: Grand Cru Classé
• Appellation: Saint-Julien
• Region: Bordeaux
• Country: France
• Bottle Size: 750ml
• Taste Profile: Mature, structured, dark-fruited, earthy, savory, mineral, and collectible

Why You’ll Love It

• Mature 1982 Château Gruaud Larose from Saint-Julien
• From the legendary 1982 Bordeaux vintage
• Prestigious Grand Cru Classé estate with strong collector appeal
• Classic aged Bordeaux profile with cassis, cedar, tobacco, leather, graphite, and spice
• Excellent for collectors, anniversaries, birth-year gifting, and cellar placement
• Refined Left Bank Bordeaux with historic display value

Serving Recommendation

Serve at around 60–65°F. Because this is a mature vintage bottle, allow it to stand upright before opening. Decant gently only if sediment is present, and let the wine evolve slowly in the glass.

Food Pairing

Pairs beautifully with dry-aged steak, prime rib, roasted lamb, duck, braised short ribs, veal, mushroom risotto, truffle dishes, aged cheeses, and classic French cuisine.